Elite Professional Dog Training

Elite Professional Dog Training exceeded every expectation. From the first conversation, their knowledge, structure, and professionalism stood out. They didn’t just “train” our puppy — they helped us understand behavior, communication, and how to maintain results long-term. The transformation was incredible. Our cane corso “Ransom” is more confident and actually enjoys listening. Commands are reliable, leash manners are night and day, and everyday life is so much easier. You can tell they truly care about the dogs and the families they’re helping! Communication was clear and the entire process felt organized and professional from start to finish. If you’re looking for top-tier, results-driven training with people who genuinely know what they’re doing, this is it. Hands down, elite service and elite results. Highly recommend!!!!

We had an amazing experience with Elite Professional Dog Training! Our dog came back to us with such improved manners and obedience—it’s truly been a transformation. The team was incredibly professional, communicative, and clearly passionate about what they do. Laurent took the time to understand our dog and set him up for success. We’re so grateful for their expertise and care. Highly recommend to anyone looking for top-notch dog training!

We got Puka, a German Shepherd and Catahoula Leopard mix, from a family member when he was about five months old. He became too rowdy for their daughter, and while we also have kids, we didn’t conduct any breed research beforehand. After spending a weekend with Puka, we fell in love with him and committed to being his family. We soon discovered that this breed comes with its own set of challenges. Puka requires significantly more stimulation than the average dog, and he is incredibly intelligent, which has made training a bit more demanding. He has also struggled with aggression toward other dogs and strangers, making it difficult for our teenagers to manage him in a neighborhood filled with unfamiliar faces and dogs. We immediately enrolled Puka in six weeks of in-home training from another Orlando trainer. While we saw significant improvement, we felt that we still had a long way to go. We attempted to socialize him at a local dog daycare, but he was sent home on his first day. With an unpredictable autistic eight-year-old daughter at home, we needed to ensure Puka was safe around her. Our first dog trainer highly recommended Elite Professional Dog Training, whom he labeled "the best of the best" in Orlando. From our first contact, Mike made us feel comfortable and confident in the program. He didn't waste my time with a sleazy, high pressure sales pitch, just the information that I needed to make a decision. The boot camp is not cheap and having already paid for one trainer, it did take some convincing to get my husband on board. A couple of additional incidents of unprovoked aggression finally prompted us to enroll. Throughout Puka’s stay, we received weekly updates and videos, though we missed him greatly while he was away. Now that he has been back home for two weeks, we are thrilled with the progress he has made. He has finally turned the corner. The support and encouragement we received during the go-home process were invaluable, and we now feel confident in our ability to manage him. He has been SO MUCH MORE GENTLE in play with our autistic daughter. She is absolutely delighted with this as she wants to play with him 24/7. On our morning walk today, a stranger even complimented Puka on his behavior, which made us incredibly proud. We’re so grateful for the transformation Puka has undergone and can’t express enough how much of a joy he is to have in our lives!

Several months ago, my husband and I rescued a very young German Shepherd, about 2 years old, from Georgia where she was found tied to a pole 3 days after her family moved away. As with many rescues, she didn't just come with baggage. She came with an entire attic of anxiety, fear, and really no idea of how to be a dog. The only thing she liked to do was chew on sticks. Didn't know what a toy was, wouldn't chew the bones we got her. She nearly dragged both of us to our deaths many times. The vet refused to keep her during the day to do testing while we worked because she would bite the metal bars of the kennel and burst everyone's ear drums screaming. He said it was too traumatic. My husband and I tried for a few months to work with her as we have all of our rescues, but it became evident that she needed help we could not provide and that she deserved. I was referred to Elite by a co-worker and we decided to get an assessment and work on a plan. In the car driving to drop her off for boot camp, and any time we were in the car with her, she would cry uncontrollably. And I don't mean whimpering. Imagine the loudest husky coupled with anxiety. It was heartbreaking. But, we knew we were doing the right thing. They promised she'd remember us after 6 long weeks. Laurent worked with Tova for hours, daily. We received videos and Report Cards every Friday showing her progress. Mike would do video calls with us on the weekends if we asked. Slowly, I started to see not only a confident girl, but a bossy one at that :) She had her ups and downs, but the first time I actually saw a video of her playing with other dogs, my heart soared. I saw videos of her walking CALMLY through Lowe's, public parks, and lake shores. She pushed boundaries and was very stubborn. I was told that she was a dog that could make a trainer of 35 years question his life choices (tongue in cheek). One day, it took almost 4 hours to walk her 2 miles. She just refused. But, Laurent didn't give up or say, "I quit!". He is one of the most incredible people in my 30 years of rescuing that I have had the pleasure of working with. He knows his dogs and didn't give up on her. Our 6 weeks was up, but on the day we were to pick her up, Mike called and asked us for one more weekend. Laurent said he wanted to get her just that bit farther before going home. They kept her 7 weeks and didn't charge more. We were able to pick her up a week ago and yes, she absolutely remembered us :) The first week at home is the hardest because they will push limits. It was a challenge, but we made it through and we won all the battles (though one battle lasted 8 hours until she caved). She's stubborn. They were available for questions and help. They didn't just cut us loose. Over the time spent there, Tova made friends. We've decided that 1 or 2 days at daycare a week would be very good for her. I would trust no one else. Ever. My husband and I cannot say how grateful we are that our sweet girl learned "manners" and getting better every day. While not perfect, we can walk her without thinking about possibly dying, and included with the boot camp are free group classes twice a month to keep the training up. This was the best investment we ever made and there is not one thing I could say that they could change or do better. They loved her so much and when Laurent left our home after bringing her home, she cried when he left. That's a bond, and we are ever so thankful that it was created.